Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides
If you're looking for somewhere to take your Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides group then there is nowhere better for adventure than Knowsley Safari. We've created amazing days for visiting uniform groups to experience all the safari has to offer; from seeing rhino, lions and baboons on a 5-mile Safari Drive to discovering meerkats, giraffe and tigers on our Foot Safari! There is so much to see and do but don't worry, our team has created the perfect day for visiting groups so you don't miss things like our bird of prey display or sea lion display.
There is more information below on your day at Knowsley Safari but if you have any questions or want to book in with our Learning & Discovery team email vip@knowsley.com
Takeover DaysKnowsley Safari is opening its doors for uniform groups to ‘take over’ for the day on Saturday 29th June 2024 With special activities on offer, extra talks and tours and resources made especially for the day. Whether you’re a rainbow, cub or guide all age groups are welcome!
What’s included:
Prices:
Optional Extras:
To book please contact vip@knowlsey.com with your group details and a contact number. |
Earn a badge day!Your typical day could look like this... What your day could look like:
Prices:
Badges Available: We offer earn-a-badge days for brownies and cubs, with activities linked to the following badges: Brownies:
Cubs:
Availability: Now taking bookings for 2023- we have the last Saturday and Sunday of each month available for Uniform group badge days (excluding July, August and December). To enquire please send your preferred dates along with your groups details to vip@knowlsey.com |
Adventure daysIf you are not working towards any badges but would still like to visit you are very welcome to join the adventure! What your day could look like:
Standard Uniform Group Prices:
To enquire please contact vip@knowlsey.com |
Staying at Woodbank Activity CentreIf you are staying at Woodbank activity centre and plan to come and visit the safari, if you book a baboon bus we can pick you up from Woodbank and drop you back off at the end of the day, there is no extra cost for this. |
*We understand you need a certain amount of leaders for your adult: child ratios, we work to NSPCC ratios, any other helpers that are not needed as part of the ratios will be charged at £8 each.
**To book our baboon buses we work to a minimum charge, if the number of children you are bringing doesn’t cover this minimum charge then we will ask for the extra to be paid/leaders to contribute to the cost of the bus.
FAQS
To make your booking process as smooth as possible we have included below some of the frequently asked questions...
At the moment we only offer ‘Earn a badge’ days for brownies and cubs. We are working on options for other groups.
If you are brining older or younger groups you are welcome to book an adventure day where entry will be £10 per child.
Yes we can pick you up from Woodbank in one of our Baboon buses, as It is not possible to walk to the safari from Woodbank. There is no additional cost for this pickup.
Our prices are £6.50 per seat on the baboon bus. Everyone who is coming on board the baboon bus will need a ticket, including adults and additional helpers.
If you have a smaller group, we can use one of our minibuses for a Woodbank pickup/minibus tour. These have 16 seats and have a minimum charge of 10 people at £6.50 a seat.
We do have our bigger bus, for larger groups, that can seat 33, and we need a minimum of 20 seats at £6.50 to be paid for to use this bus. If you would like a guided tour, this needs to be booked with our education team in advance. Our tours depend on driver availability and cannot be arranged on the day.
Payment is taken once you arrive at the safari. If you are being picked up from wood bank by our bus driver, he will drop you off at the main office to make payment after your tour. No deposit necessary.
You are welcome to purchase food from our restaurant during your visit. Currently, we only accept pre-orders for food from our Oasis restaurant. Please contact our team for menus and to pre- order. All other kiosks and food stations around the park, like those selling ice creams and drinks, are not available for pre-orders. You do not have to pre order from the restaurant, but we recommend to avoid long wait times and queues. Any pre orders need to be emailed to our education staff at vip@knowsley.com at least 5 days prior to your visit.
If you're bringing your own lunch there are also a number of picnic areas around the foot safari.
We recommend wearing weather appropriate clothes and sensible, sturdy shoes.
We have a number of first aiders on site. You are welcome to bring your own first aid kit and do your own risk assessment before your visit.
Once you have booked your visit one leader can book in with us to come and do a pre-visit to familiarise themselves with the site and carry out their own risk assessment.
For us to make a booking for you please let us know the following information:
Name of uniform group
Name of organiser
Contact details for organiser
Date visiting
Number of children
Number of adults
Number of young leaders
Would you like a baboon bus?
Are you staying at Wood bank?
Would you like to add ride wristbands to your booking?
Which package would you like to book
Please email this to vip@knowsley.com